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DX02 BYS

2002 Suzuki Jimny

Silver Petrol 1328cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

100,658 mi
Last recorded100,658 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Suzuki Jimny59,569 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX02 BYS
MakeSuzuki
ModelJimny
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,328cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 100,658 miles

underbody very rusty

Pass 15 Jun 2024 98,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Outer sills has covers fitted

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s/n/s inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 98,046 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front has a slight bind

both swivel joints leaking grease

Pass 13 Jun 2023 94,825 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 94,825 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 91,610 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 90,221 miles

Brake master cylinder close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush x2 (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust fouling tow bar

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,948 miles

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BALLS STARTING TO LEAK

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATLEY SUPPORTED

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF CORROSION

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Fail 27 Jul 2020 84,948 miles

Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush OFFSIDE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER LOWER BUSH UNBONDED (5.3.2 (c))

BOTH FRONT AXLE SWIVEL BALLS STARTING TO LEAK

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM STILL ADEQUATLEY SUPPORTED

FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE & FUEL PIPES SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF CORROSION

UNABLE TO VISUALLY CHECK OUTER SILLS (PLASTIC COVERS)

Pass 27 Jul 2019 81,281 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 76,808 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 74,108 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

O/s/r tyre cracking

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear seats missing

Pass 4 Mar 2013 67,439 miles

4x coil springs corroded

Front brake discs corroded

n/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/ number plate lense missing

o/s/f brake pipes corroded

o/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2012 61,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 19 Mar 2012 61,106 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 24 Mar 2011 55,060 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 51,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle swivle houseings slightly pitted

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,326 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front axle swivle houseings slightly pitted

Pass 14 Mar 2009 47,257 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivel joints corroded

nearside rear trailing arm bush surface cracking

offside rear registration lamp lens missing

rear shock absorber bushes surface cracking

Fail 13 Mar 2009 47,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front swivel joints corroded

nearside rear trailing arm bush surface cracking

offside rear registration lamp lens missing

rear shock absorber bushes surface cracking

Pass 15 Mar 2008 43,151 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all 4 tyres cracking

both front axle swivl hubs corrodeing

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 22 Mar 2007 39,196 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 33,104 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Jimny?

Based on 677,512 MOT tests across 43,507 vehicles.

76.0%
Pass Rate
3,858
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,507
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,210
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 7,055
position lamp(s) not working 6,970
Axle swivel joint has excessive play 5,518
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DX02 BYS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny in Silver with a 1,328cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 2002 Suzuki Jimny models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 59,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Jimny fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 18,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX02 BYS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Jimny typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Suzuki Jimny is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DX02 BYS is a 2002 Suzuki Jimny, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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